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ArticleAnemia2021

Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent: Diagnostic Performance in Assessment of Iron Deficiency in Patients with Hypothyroidism.

Wardah Aslam, Maryam Habib, Saeeda Aziz, Madiha Habib

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Wardah AslamNuclear Medicine Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute, Islamabad, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6184-220X
Maryam HabibShifa College of Medicine (STMU), Islamabad, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8211-4639
Saeeda AzizNuclear Medicine Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Madiha HabibUniversity of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7400-7588

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Abstract

introductionIron deficiency affects approximately 30% of the world population and is frequently encountered in hypothyroid patients. Early recognition and prompt treatment of iron deficiency in hypothyroid patients lead to a favorable outcome. The aim of this study is to prove the usefulness of reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent (Ret-He) as a reliable and effective tool in diagnosis of iron deficiency in hypothyroid patients. MATERIALS AND

methods154 patients with hypothyroidism were included in the study. They were divided into 4 groups. Group 1 included 66 hypothyroid patients without iron deficiency. They were taken as controls. Group 2 included 66 hypothyroid patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Group 3 included 12 hypothyroid patients with iron deficiency but without anemia (ID). Group 4 included 10 hypothyroid patients which had concomitant iron deficiency with anemia of chronic disorder (ACDC). Ret-He was measured by analyzing blood samples on System XN 350. Thyroid profile, serum ferritin, and biochemical data were measured by an automated analyzer. Statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS 23.

resultsRet-He was significantly lower with (

conclusionRet-He is a reliable, rapid, and cost-effective tool for diagnosing iron deficiency in hypothyroid patients.

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PMCPMC8604597

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